Izzet Lessons MTG Deck Pushes Aetherdrift Discard Wincon to $21
It’s no secret that Izzet Lessons is the hot new MTG deck right now. While it was slowly picking up steam after MTG Avatar’s release, it properly broke out at Magic World Championship 31. Following this deck’s incredible performance and win in the hands of Seth Manfield, the MTG financial markets have been going wild. […]
MTG Avatar One-Drop Breaks Through to Multiple $50,000+ Events
During MTG Avatar spoiler season, a multitude of exciting mythics received a lot of hype. Cards like Badgermole Cub and Wan Shi Tong, Librarian have since more than lived up to expectations, showcasing their power across multiple formats. Interestingly, though, the set’s impact on Constructed formats goes far beyond just flashy designs. In fact, Gran-Gran, […]
Underplayed 28-Year-Old Enchantment is an Exciting Color Hoser
Over the years, many of Magic’s most devastating designs have been hate cards that specifically target one color. From land destruction effects like Boil to life draining options such as Karma, color hosers can singlehandedly win you games in the right setting. Of all of the cards that fit the mold, one particular green enchantment […]
Fan-Favorite MTG Format Finally Goes Digital
Over the past couple years, one of the formats that’s seen a consistent uptick in support is Premodern. This community-created format first originated in 2012, and as the name suggests, only select cards printed prior to Mirrodin are fair game. Despite not showcasing any new designs, Premodern has flourished, with the highest attended Premodern event […]
Standard Super Staple Spikes 993% After MTG World Championship Win
When the meta breakdown for the MTG World Championship 31 was revealed, the meta looked surprisingly healthy. Considering Standard has been struggling for a long while, this change was definitely a breath of fresh air. For once, there wasn’t a massively dominant deck that had players immediately calling for bans. Now that the tournament is […]
MTG Holiday Gift Guide 2025
The Christmas season is right around the corner, which means it’s time for the yearly struggle of running around to different places and grabbing gifts for your friends and family. With Magic: The Gathering having such an amazing year, there’s a very real chance that someone on your Christmas list is either discovering Magic for […]
MTG Players Demand Ban to Infuriating Turn Three Combo
Over the past few months, the Historic metagame has experienced some enormous shifts due to the constant influx of powerful cards to MTG Arena. Eldrazi has skyrocketed in popularity thanks to the arrival of Eldrazi Temple to the client, while the release of Val, Marooned Surveyor in Alchemy: Edge of Eternities created a devastating combo […]
Multitude of Hidden Gems Break Out on Magic’s Biggest Stage
Going into this weekend, the best players from across the globe worked hard to prepare for the Magic World Championship. With the Standard format being so fresh, any advantage in deckbuilding and metagaming could go a long way towards individual success. Now, as the event continues to unfold, we’ve gotten to see some really unique […]
MTG Ancestral Recall Lookalike Sees 522.5% Price Spike After Selling Over 5000 Copies
It’s rare that a new meta deck explodes as violently onto the scene as Izzet Lessons has in the MTG World Championships this year. Despite two bannings of Izzet strategies in recent Standard, yet another deck utilizing the color combination has risen to the top again. Interestingly, this time, it’s due to a bunch of […]
Golgari Dragons Showcases Metabreaking Potential at World Championship
Day one of the Magic World Championship 31 has now concluded, and it’s safe to say that MTG Avatar has had a major impact on the Standard metagame. Badgermole Cub decks are super popular, and Izzet Lessons has broken out in a big way. While the dominance of these decks is a bit concerning, there’s […]